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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1932
Page
2
The Horsham Post Office recorded 21.33 inches of rainfall in 1081 compared with 21.27 inches in 1930. The rainfall in 1631 was slightly lower than the prior year but still high. The peak monthly total reached 433 points in June, while February saw only four points and December 16 points.
Prices for dairy butter honey potatoes bacon oats pollard bran and cod liver oil were listed for Horsham stores. Several entries appear garbled. only the legible items show per unit pricing for common provisions.
The handover ceremony will see Mr Lyons assume the Prime Minister's department at 1 pm Wednesday. The Governor General will swear in the new ministry at 2 pm. Lyons will address on current affairs and will travel from Rockhampton to Perth to deliver updates.
From Our Correspondent Melbourne Monday Co reports Milling wheat 2/1 feed wheat 2/3 English Cape 3/. Potatoes range £5 to £20 per cwt Last prices from Horsham show wheat at 2a per bushel yesterday Shaw price noted at 2a per bushel.
In loving memory of Ivy Jean Horsham beloved sister of Mav Nellie Myrtle and Jie Aged 24 wife of James and mother to the children Millar Street Marsha and others. The notice recalls her passing on an unspecified date and asks the family prayers while detailing family ties.
The Chelersham Times lists polished publication days every Tuesday and Friday with regular editions. Readers are reminded to expect timely local news and community notices on those dates.
The Premier returns home after a hospital stay amid a recess as the government faces attack from the Opposition. Financial proposals are revised under pressure, while the Prime Minister blames critics for consequences and calls for resignations, signaling a crisis of ministerial responsibility.
Weather notes show a prolonged heat spell with temperatures over 100 degrees from December 25 through December 31 and into January 1. Readings include 107 degrees on December 27 and 29, with 100 degrees on December 30 and 101 degrees on January 1. Forecast calls for fine skies and southerly winds.
Mr T VW Sechelfield of MUR and accompanying party visit the Wannen electorate Thursday afternoon. They will be hosted at an At Home event in the Presbyterian Hall. An advertisement invites members and supporters to meet Mr and Mrs Schelfield.
The Horsham Rotary Club held its annual Christmas dinner at Perting's Cafe on December 25 before recess until February. The wives and friends attended as part of a social evening with a varied programme performed by Horsham artists.
David Anderson JB praised December court handling with only three offenders dealt with. He wished officials season’s greetings and hoped the new year would be prosperous. He noted hot days passed quietly with only eloquent police reprimands in town.
Fire heavily damages a residence in Marsham on Sunday evening. Rescue efforts fail to save the home as water pressure and limited access hindered Hose teams. captain Mr. P Glover reported delays but no injuries were listed. The blaze, likely sparked by a copper object, gutted the interior and destroyed belongings.
A garbled OCR item lists names such as Dinthd Andersen, Kelley, and 722 at the Llersbary Voli Court on Wednesday. It mentions real estate, Leas Fomterick Mills, Thomas H. Devin, James Sawyer, and John Pearson among others as business agents, second-hand healers, and workers in a distressed frame.
Christmas shopping runs brisk as shopkeepers report solid sales before the holidays. Drapers note early buying is strong but cold weather dampens late-season activity, while optimism grows for a more prosperous New Year.
In a bluntly described incident in Bipebries street near the Eschange Tote a drifting pedestrian attempted to cross and was struck by a car. Both parties avoided serious injury though the event left a passerby frightened and the elderly man shaken.
A new stamp act imposes a duty of 1 shilling for receipts of 25 pounds and above, replacing the previous 2 pence. It takes effect January 2 and continues for the next twelve months in the Victorian States.
A distressed ad offers practical gift ideas for spending money, emphasizing usefulness and lasting value. It recommends avoiding frocks or hats and instead suggests boxes of hosiery or handkerchiefs, touting lasting quality at right prices. Madame Critiths invites visits to view stock and orders by phone.
A described Crib setup at St Michael's Church Horsham draws Catholic visitors daily from afternoon through 10 p.m. on Christmas Day. The tradition, tracing back to St Francis of Assisi, emphasizes Nativity simplicity with elaborated yet modest figures, lit nightly until Advent.
David Anderson and Co will re open the usual market this week at Pynsent street with the regular sales on Wellnessday and Friday.
The Horsham Pipe Band competed in a New Years Day Maryborough contest, gaining valuable experience after a strong showing. Competing groups included Street March, Merriorough, Ballaran, Calefornian Societys, Melbourne Highline Pipers, Royal Caledonian Society, Mary Korenahst Selection, Melbourne Highton Pipe Band, and Millhoetr among others with varied placements.
Mr HJ Bhickie of Ararat reports a rare amphibian near Evershey during holidays. The species, once common around Hopkins, is now nearly extinct in Victoria and feared to vanish from the Wimera riverbank where he camped. A heavy fee was mentioned for possessing or destroying the specimen.
A fragmentary report describes Oxford undergraduates provoking their sweethearts to laughter and proposing in their rooms as Charley’s Aunt is staged. Sherlock Holmes and a film within the piece feature, with other names like Char Lew Wyketigin and Peted to chaprron. Authorities, shows, and plugs mix with blurred headlines and scattered plot notes from a 1920s cinema listing.
The well known Ararat resident George Henry Rylveater, 65, was found dead Saturday after his house on Stawell pond was wrecked by a fire. He was discovered with his throat nearly severed, and corpse brought to the morgue.
A Sunday afternoon blaze started after 12 30 at the Railway department sewer station near the State mine at Lithgow. The fire threatened the immense plant but was controlled by the fire brigade within minutes of their arrival. Reports say surrounding towns in the Blue Mountains were cut off from electricity and water as the fire spread through the area.
A December 1 fire on Mr B Lavery’s Karnak property destroyed an old house occupied by Mr M Walsh with no wind spreading the blaze. Nearby Goroke Fire Brigade and neighbors aided but were not needed. Separately, Mr John Ruwaldt of Kewell was crushed between a harvesting machine and a stationary chaff cutter, suffering leg injuries and undergoing treatment with a hopeful prognosis.
Captain Hawks reports Texaco 1 engine set a distance record with 47 hours 40 minutes flight time and 572 miles at high speed. The aircraft achieved 102 miles per hour on average.
Researchers at Leads laboratories develop artificial leather from wool for upholstery and industrial uses. The article notes lanoline as a key waxy wool product and discusses wool substitutes due to postwar demand and material shortages. It highlights aims to produce durable flexible fibers for insulation and automotive applications, with women safeguarding wool supplies for fashion and industry.
A Planters Association letter urges action on water reserves near Goulburn Valley and Lake Albacutra. It criticizes inaction by authorities and proposes reforestation plans under forestry authorities. The note cites dying plantations and water supply needs for domestic and irrigation use.
The Victorian Railways department adopts welded track segments between St Kilda and Middle Park to replace 45 foot rails with lengths near 100 feet. About 106 feet of new 100 lb rails have been laid, with remaining track sections treated to reduce wear at joints. The aim is to improve ride comfort and rail longevity for future travel.
Four men appeared at City Court today on charges tied to the Flinders Lane hold-up involving Constable Derham. The group Teed they would be ready for process next week. defendants include Aertteed Jones Adems, Horahi Witn tus, Stanway anies Scort. They were remanded on bail.
A bold robbery at a Sydney oil company in Balmain left the victim bound. Three masked men rifled pockets and a till, taking 25 pounds and 24 pounds from a safe. They fled after threatening to shoot if alarms were raised, moments before authorities arrived.
The article notes a marked increase in customs revenue and a rebound in imports and trade activity. It highlights higher collection figures for the period and points to improved enforcement and processing efficiency at key ports.
Adelaide reports a strike at Kuneworthy Agricultural College as students protest intolerable treatment. They demand a full investigation and resolution of grievances before resuming college activities. Principal Mr. W. K. Birks, formerly of Hopkin Agricultural College and Maseworthy College alumnus, leads the institution.
London figures Sumlay J C Mollison and Captain Iltematcios plan a westward Atlantic flight from Ireland to New Penalamel aboard the Veen Monoplane once owned by Glen Kidston. Captain Saal, formerly Kitestead Smith’s navigator, joins the venture to gather aviation fame.
Telegram from Chinese officers reports three day defense against Japanese forces at the Ghent Wall scene. It condemns the government for failing to provide reinforcement, claiming leaders punish front line commanders while leaving troops unsupported and suffering losses.
A report from London states Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian national figure, has been arrested following threats linked to renewed civil tensions. Commentators say arrest was expected given his leadership and activities since returning to India, with a lieutenant also reportedly detained as authorities move to curb branch activity.
A group of six touring schoolboys completed a 1000 mile journey and arrived home after a long trip. The intrepid travelers named Lonten Sunder Twenteene Keglioh and Seonnah Koolbos reached their destination at Mannenem Bay following a final leg from Fut imp ton to dinw.
A school event featured singing by Miss Mia Clark and pupils, with a display of songs and readings. Certificates and prizes were awarded to several pupils, including Vera Landrigan and Jack Hill, as parents and staff praised the hosts. The afternoon closed with a wholesome program and thanks to organizers Mr Lightowler and Mrs Sawer.
Heritage events at Lake and district mark the Chyevetnes jubilee year. A grand program at the school included a Christmas service, students’ recitations and songs, cricket and tennis visitors, and multiple worship services. The day closed with a concert and a large community tribute to the school’s teachers and pupils.
The article recalls a Sunday school anniversary at Clear Lake church with Mr Kidridge and Christine Dnax present. A long service memento from the Methodist Church of Victoria and Thematia is described as a token of appreciation for 48 years of service by the staff.
The NatimuKe Angling Club held a Sunday contest with many anglers entering. Prize winners weighed in several fish as the crowd watched near the lake, with top catches noted and a festive mood despite light turnout.
The record lists monthly rainfall readings for 1904 with many garbled values. It enumerates months from January through December with various figures and notes a total around 152 perinte, despite numerous transcription errors.
The December rainfall was 8 points, down from 280 last December. For 12 months rainfall totals show a drop of over 205 points from last year. Wheat deliveries at Wrel station remain light, with about 10,000 expected this season versus 14,000 last year. Harvesting is rapid, with good yields in oats and Tondilla, while weather has been hot but cooling recently.
An annual school outing at YtElangatuk East featured many events and races. Notable participants included Joyee Highs, Kilon Hiake, Bob Brees, Eric Ress, and W Blake among others. The text lists numerous races for girls, boys, and married ladies as part of the day’s activities.
The Wal Wal school staged a colorful concert on Peelaw night with orange and green streamers, a decorated hall, and a vivid stage backdrop. The display impressed attendees as pupils performed, marking a successful annual event despite garbled text.
The text sketches a chaotic page with names, songs, and events from a school or community program. It mentions students like Maher and Marjory, teachers, a party, and preparations for a performance with unclear sequence and several garbled phrases.
The readable text outlines a meeting with figures such as Deorinbet and Mereste Layerr and lists participants including A. Mitchell and Walter. It references a Bewe wattle and various events, mentioning dates like Datete ree and a Mapert TF. The tone suggests a mid era record of local proceedings with scattered names and activities.
The piece discusses a candid critic addressing education policy and the governor's office. It highlights debates over youth instruction and the Yardstick issue, with William arguing for cautious public policy and clearer examiner standards amid national elections and public discourse.
A notice reports a society event at the show ground Tetadle of lever on Powmistian time Moodair scheduled for February 1. Details are unclear but indicate a gathering or vente activity.
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